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Major changes in a racehorse’s life can vastly alter the microbiome and affect the animal's general health.
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Are you feeling anxious, cautious, or disconnected in the saddle? Whether you're returning to riding after having a baby, recovering from an injury, or simply dealing with unexplainable nerves, you aren't alone. In this episode, host Ashley sits down with Nicky Pennie, an empowerment and equestrian mindset coach behind Be Your Best Yet, to dive deep into rider fear, risk perception, and nervous system regulation.
While Ashley opens up about her personal struggle with heightened anxiety and jumping after welcoming her son, this conversation goes far beyond postpartum riding. This episode is for any rider—at any level or stage of life—who has ever felt their body freeze, their mind spiral, or their confidence slip away in the saddle.
Together, Ashley and Nicky walk through a live "hot-seat" coaching session where Nicky breaks down why the brain sets off internal alarm bells, how to get out of your head and back into your body, and practical strategies to rebuild true, lasting equestrian confidence.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The Root of Rider Fear: Why life changes, trauma, or subtle shifts in risk perception trigger fear smoke alarms in our mind.
Nervous System Regulation: How operating from "the chin up" causes overthinking, and how to reconnect with your physical body to stay present.
Live Somatic Coaching: A simple, real-time exercise to acknowledge anxiety without letting it take over your ride.
Redefining Success: How to shed perfectionism, set realistic goals, and give yourself grace so you can bring the fun back to horseback riding.

No matter what brought fear into your riding journey, this episode offers actionable mindset tools to help you find peace, presence, and pure joy in the saddle again.

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HITM: We continue our Breeds of the Alphabet with Kristen Vetter of Point Paradise Stables, chatting about Shires. A few training tips from Jamie, some horse history and a lot of Realli BAD Ads..
AUDITOR POST SHOW: A little bit of this, a little bit of that….
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4034 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
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Time Stamps:
05:10 - Daily Whinnies
10:30 - Kristen Vetter
29:30 - Training Tips
41:30 - Realli BAD Adz
60:30 - Auditor Post Show

Heather and Natalie dive into the unexpected challenges of equestrian adventures, particularly during Heather's recent trip to Iceland. From tech mishaps to the trials of riding a particularly wide horse, their conversation is both humorous and relatable.
The episode kicks off with a lighthearted exchange about the absurdities of AI giving personal advice to Natalie.
Heather describes her recent tour in Iceland, where she found herself leading a group of riders of all skill levels. "It was like an adrenaline rush, such a good group of people," she shares. However, day two brought unexpected challenges when she encountered a horse that was a bit too wide for comfort.
The Dangers of Riding a Potato
Heather humorously refers to her horse as a "potato" due to its wide saddle, which led to some intense muscle spasms. "I was struggling to breathe... my muscles locked up," she recalls. The conversation shifts to the broader issue of horse breeding, with Natalie chiming in about the discomfort that wide horses can cause for riders.
For more stories and insights, tune into the full episode where laughter and learning abound!
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Mary Kitzmiller answers listener a question about differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior, flying lead changes, and horses who won't pick up their feet over ground poles.
Episode 4033 Links
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Time Stamps
14:50 - differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior
28:36 - flying lead changes
44:37 - ground poles